Will age verification laws really stop young people watching adult content online?
Age verification laws are here, but they bring considerable risks for questionable reward.


Age verification laws are here, but they bring considerable risks for questionable reward.
WiFi street hubs are the latest attempt at offering seamless data connectivity in our towns and cities.
Read: WiFi Street Hubs – coming soon to a high street near youWe examine where broadband providers are failing on customer service, based on a review by the industry regulator.
Read: OFCOM report highlights broadband customer service failingsUSB-C cables have finally won the battle for supremacy in a congested market. Here’s why it matters to consumers.
Read: Why you won’t be able to escape USB-C cables any longerHalf a century on from the company’s launch, Microsoft products continue to drive the world’s economy and consumer technology.
Read: How 50 years of Microsoft has changed the world…A newly published list of the best and worst ISPs might help you decide which company to entrust your broadband connection to
It's the end of ADSL broadband in the UK - what will it mean for people still trapped on sluggish internet connections?
Read: The ADSL switch-off is coming… are you ready?New age verification laws are looming, as the latest attempt to protect young audiences from adult-focused content.
Read: Online age verification is coming – but how will it affect websites?With Bitcoin spiking in value and even Presidents launching their own currencies, the cryptocurrency gold rush is gathering pace
Read: Is the cryptocurrency gold rush going to last?From data harvesting to monopoly concerns, the world’s leading search engine has never been so divisive – so can we still trust Google as a brand?
Read: Can we still trust Google?Mid-contract price increases haven’t been banned, but they are being more tightly regulated. Here’s what you need to know.
We’re only five years from the promise of universal superfast broadband, but how realistic is this pledge?
Read: Will universal superfast broadband be here by 2030?Cyberattacks became more prevalent than ever in 2024. We explain how to stay safe in 2025.
Read: Is 2025 going to be a year of cyberattacks?Why are we increasingly using our high-speed broadband connections for 50-year-old retro gaming experiences?
Read: What’s behind the explosion in retro gaming?The UK Government is attempting to resolve broadband issues affecting Very Hard to Reach households.
Read: Are you Very Hard to Reach? The UK Space Agency is here to helpA national database of underground cables is promising to make broadband more reliable
Read: Coming soon – a national database designed to make broadband more reliableSocial media algorithms may be designed to reinforce existing beliefs, but they’re also rewiring our brains without us realising
Read: Social media algorithms can literally change your mind5G masts are a literal and metaphorical lightning rod for complaints, but alternatives are emerging to support home broadband services.
Read: Why are 5G masts so unpopular, and what are the alternatives?Generative AI promises to solve many problems, though it’s advisable to approach it with caution at this early stage.
Read: What can – and can’t – you do with generative AI?Mid-contract broadband price rises aren’t guaranteed, but they can be an unwelcome expense.
Read: What’s the latest on broadband mid-contract price rises?Few of us own 3D printers, yet these remarkable machines can be incredibly useful around the home.
Read: When will 3D printers become the norm in every home?Global broadband speeds vary greatly, so how does the UK compare to other nations in terms of connectivity?
Read: How does UK broadband compare to the rest of the world in 2024?It’s the beginning of the end of the landline, but are consumers worse off without fixed-line telephone services?
Read: Should we mourn the end of the landline?It’s only a matter of time until Windows 12 launches, so what do we know about the next generation of Microsoft’s operating system?
Read: Windows 12 is coming… here’s what we know so far.We explain how to ensure your router and devices keep their cool in a heatwave, maintaining broadband reliability
Read: Could high temperatures affect broadband reliability?The internet was once a computer-only service. Thanks to dumbphones, it might be again.
Read: How dumbphones could reset our relationship with the internetA new Act of Parliament means simple passwords are no longer acceptable on many domestic devices.
Read: Simple passwords are now outlawed in the UK